Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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Total costs of educating EU students in Scotland: FOI release

1. How many EU students received free university education in Scotland since 2007? 2. What the total cost to the taxpayer is of providing free university education to EU students in Scotland since 2007?

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.2 s.4

Published: 2022-05-05
Reference: FOI/202200282430
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Households impacted by the Home Energy Efficiency Programmes: FOI release

Please tell me the number of households impacted by the Home Energy Efficiency Programmes for Scotland (HEEPS), for the years (i) 2016/17, (ii) 2017/18, (iii) 2018/19, (iv) 2019/20, and (v) 2020/21, broken down programme and by local authority area.

FOI not held 40 score 13 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-05-05
Reference: FOI/202200285189
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Preparations and costs of Independence Prospectus: FOI release

In September, the First Minister announced that Scottish Government civil servants would start work on a detailed prospectus for independence (as reported here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland politics-58478187). On 4th November 2021, I submitted a Freedom of Information request which asked for informat...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-05-05
Reference: FOI/202200283353
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Service provided by CalMac on the Stornoway to Ullapool run: FOI release

(1) Details of all cancelled services on the Stornoway Ullapool run from 1st September 2021 up to and including 11th March 2022. (2) The total number of vehicles and passengers that were booked onto each sailing from 1st September 2021 up to and including 11th March 2022.

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2022-05-05
Reference: FOI/202200287069
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Households Warmer Homes Scotland surveyed and delivered energy efficiency measures to: FOI release

Please tell me the number of households Warmer Homes Scotland has (a) surveyed and (b) delivered energy efficiency measures to, for the years (i) 2016/17, (ii) 2017/18, (iii) 2018/19, (iv) 2019/20, and (v) 2020/21, broken down by local authority area.

FOI not held 40 score 15 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-05-03
Reference: FOI/202200284597
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Teacher numbers on temporary appointments and being displaced by newly qualified trainee teachers: FOI release

How many teachers in Scotland are on temporary appointments? In the last 5 years, has there been any cases of teachers being displaced by newly qualified trainee teachers, who are guaranteed a one year appointment? Is the Scottish Government’s funding to local authorities for education a ring-fenced fund that cannot ...

FOI not held 40 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-05-03
Reference: FOI/202200284255
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Statistics of bicycles, laptops and tablets provided by Scottish Government: FOI release

How many bicycles have the Scottish administration given out to the public, and what cost so far? How many laptops have the Scottish administration given out to the public, and what cost so far? How many tablets have the Scottish administration given out to the public, and what cost so far?

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2022-04-28
Reference: FOI/202200283594
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

AIB Bankruptcy Restricton Orders (BRO) statistics: FOI release

1. How many Bankruptcy Restricton Orders (BRO) have the AiB issued to undischarged debtors since 1st January 2009 and of these, how many have been successfully imposed, both by the Court and the AiB? 2. How many of the BRO’s issued since 1st January 2009 by the AiB have been legally challenged in Court by the debtor up...

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.6 s.7 s.8

Published: 2022-04-28
Reference: FOI/202200285855
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Eskdalemuir Rifle Ranges application and approval information: EIR release

1. Copies of the application made by the target shooting club reference DDG 5/5 DG4, and all relevant correspondence; 2. Confirmation that the club approval letter dated 13 July 2017, reference DDG 5/5 DG4, was forwarded to the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Scotland; 3. Details of any amendments to the 13 Ju...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.15 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.4 4 attachments

Published: 2022-04-20
Reference: FOI/202200274221
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to ear thermometers: FOI release

“My request follows a previous FOI response (202100258087) on correspondence relating to ear thermometers previously included in Baby Boxes, and the decision to replace them last year. 1. In the e-mail, copied below, which was sent to the Minister for Children and Young People on February 15, 2021, the second sentence ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-04-19
Reference: FOI/202200272862
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Payments made to Old Military Road landowner: EIR Appeal

“I don't understand why there is no timescale to reopen both carriageways, returning the route to a "normal" trunk road. Surely there is a planned programme of works which will enable both lanes to open, so what is the completion date? Also, can I ask what has been paid to the OMR landowner over the last five years, br...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 137 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.10(5) s.10(4)

Published: 2022-04-11
Reference: FOI/202100200896 - Appeal
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Communication and domestic abuse offence statistics: FOI release

1. All statistical data held by Scottish Government on Communication Offences arrests in Scotland between April 2018 to April 2021. This set should include sex of those arrested. 2. All statistical data held by Scottish Government on 'Persistent Unwanted Contact, Section 127, Communication Offence arrests in Scotland b...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.12 s.5 2 attachments

Published: 2022-04-11
Reference: FOI/202200284369
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

New Medicines Fund and Rare Conditions Medicines Fund information: FOI release

What criteria are used to decide what medicines are covered by the New Medicines Fund? What medicines are currently covered by the New Medicines Fund? How does the Scottish Government decide how much will be made available to NHS Boards each year from the New Medicines Fund and what criteria does it use to determine th...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2022-04-07
Reference: FOI/202200287608
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

State pension and benefit payment responsibilities: FOI release

1. The source content and date of the secret cabinet briefing paper from John Swinney Finance Secretary (at the time) that was subsequently leaked. 2. Since 1 January 2012, any briefing papers, communications etc that clarified or otherwise that Scotland, if independent, would be responsible for the payment of pensions...

FOI not held 70 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.3 s.29(1) s.30 s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-04-07
Reference: FOI/202200281407
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Appointment of Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow (FMPG) Chief Executive: FOI release

1. Was this recruitment conducted by an external recruiter, and if so, what were the costs involved in this? 2. How many candidates were considered for this position? 3. Please provide any ministerial briefings or emails to ministers relating to the departure of Mr Hair and the appointment of Mr Tydeman. 4. Please can ...

FOI not held 70 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.17(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2022-04-05
Reference: FOI/202100265480
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Repair work undertaken to sections of the M8: EIR release

"Full details of all repair work that has been undertaken to section of the M8 as follows: Eastbound carriageway of the M8 (in direction of Edinburgh) between Junction 3a and 3. Details to include depths of all potholes present and the repair work that was undertaken to repair these. Information to cover all repairs un...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5 2 attachments

Published: 2022-04-04
Reference: FOI/202200287705
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Accountant in Bankruptcy (AIB) Trust Deeds and Debt Arrangement Scheme statistics: FOI release

A log of meetings and minutes from the last 12 months between the Accountant and Bankruptcy and the Insolvency Practitioners Association. Number of Trust Deeds advertised vs Number of Trust Deeds Protected per month for the last 12 months broken down by firm. Number of DAS proposed vs Number of DAS approved per month f...

FOI not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-30
Reference: FOI/202200281103
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence with CPE Consultancy (or Conor Price Engineering Limited) pertaining to the Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme. A list of any associated documents (including but not limited to maps, data, reports) which relate to the Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-30
Reference: FOI/202200276269
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information relating to the Into Headship Programme: FOI release

You asked Education Scotland for information relating to the Into Headship Programme. 1. Into Headship was first delivered in 2015, could you please tell me for every year the course has run how many participants embarked on the course and how many completed it? I would like the figures for each year of the programme (...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings spending s.17(1) s.7 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-03-30
Reference: FOI/202200280970
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Salmon Industry - EIR release

How much public money is (was) given to the Scottish Salmon Industry, including grants, subsidies and any other benefits for the years 2017-2020 inclusive? Your request was further clarified by you on 25 March, asking for an annual figure for 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. Either the calendar year or the financial year.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-28
Reference: FOI/202100184149
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Breakdown of Right to Rectification applications: FOI release

The number of Right to Rectification applications the Scottish Government have received in the last 5 years, with a breakdown of each year.

FOI not held 40 score 2 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-03-24
Reference: FOI/202200287275
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information concerning Scottish Inshore Fisheries Strategy 2015: EIR release

"With reference to OUTCOME 2 of the Scottish Inshore Fisheries Strategy 2015:- 1. What specific vessel monitoring, if any, has been put in place by Marine Scotland between 2015 and 2022 to 'provide good quality information on the footprint of inshore fishing'? n.b. we are looking for work that has been specifically com...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.7 s.10(4)

Published: 2022-03-23
Reference: FOI/202200282744
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

National Entitlement Card and Young Persons Free Bus Travel Scheme statistics: FOI release

1. Number of applications for a new youth National entitlement card for free travel. 2. Number of approved applications on first attempt. 3. Average number of attempts for an application to be approved. 4. Average time from an application being submitted to approved. 5. Average help desk response times in relation to t...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence s.6 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-03-23
Reference: FOI/202200282067
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

COVID-19 funding requested by fostering organisations: FOI release

"Could you tell me if and Covid 19 funding or Grants were given to Local Authorities for Foster Carers within their Council areas in particular South Ayrshire Council? How much per foster placement? What was it to be used for? Any other funding relating to foster carers. Could I also request information of any fundin...

FOI not held 40 score 19 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-03-21
Reference: FOI/202200280008
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland funding and delivery targets: FOI release

Information regarding annual funding commitment from the Scottish Government to Home Energy Scotland and its delivery targets. You also asked for information regarding the relationships between the Energy Saving Trust and Changeworks who deliver the programme and how the funding divided between these various organisati...

FOI not held 45 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.27 s.35 s.12 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-03-21
Reference: FOI/202200276433
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector